The LOHAS marketplace is fundamentally changing the structure of the American economy – and not the other way round
Who’s Changing Whom? The LOHAS marketplace is fundamentally changing the structure of the American economy—and not the other way around – By Eric Peterson Today’s LOHAS marketplace is the economic equivalent of a big, adolescent puppy, steadily growing and irrepressibly moving … somewhere. The head doesn’t always know what the tail is doing, and its .. read more
JAGUAR FIRES UP THE ELECTRIC LIMO
When Theresa May arrived in Downing Street two weeks ago to be confirmed as the new home secretary, the government’s team of drivers had their eyes glued to her car. The shiny Jaguar XJ was fresh off the production line — the newest member of the ministerial fleet. With a fuel consumption of 40 miles .. read more
Green Luxury Vehicles Are Making the Grade with the Eco-Conscious Affluent Crowd
Greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks like SUVs, account for nearly 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the USA. This 20% of emissions contributes substantially to climate changes, air pollution, and disease. When taking assessment of how to lighten your environmental footprint, one of the first things to consider is your vehicle. .. read more
Kepler MOTION Supercar by Kepler Motors
It’s hard not to be skeptical when a company that no one has ever heard of announces a brand-new supercar. A few have managed to last more than a few years, like Koenigsegg and Pagani, but most seem to disappear just as quickly as they appear. Russ Wicks, founder and CEO of Kepler Motors, is .. read more
Meet the Yacht that Doubles as an Island
One of the many stresses of being a billionaire is the difficulty in choosing between purchasing a yacht or an island. Happily, designers this week unveiled plans for a “moving island” that renders the conundrum redundant. Designs for the WHY 58×38 were unveiled at the Abu Dhabi yacht show this week. The vessel is the .. read more
Too Big to Fail: Tourism Industry Biggest Factor in Climate Change
The travel and tourism industry is a tremendous benefactor of global economic development. In 2009 alone, the travel and tourism economy will make up 9.3 percent of the global GDP, while having generated over 210 million jobs (7.4 global employment). The previous year, 922 million international tourist arrivals were recorded, contributing $944 billion in international .. read more
